Shastri Maharaj -Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art
In art education, the contemporary is distinguished from previous "modern" art movements as the phase of art in which artists are at present working and for roughly two decades before the present so that living artists are represented in the study. The definition of contemporary art is thus always subjective, being advanced ever forward by critics and art historians to encompass the sphere of living artists working in the newest, prevailing styles of art.

(definition©Prof. Lawrence Waldron)

Shastri Maharaj's art works are a synthesis of varying styles and approaches. There is on-going research to present ideas differently from previous paintings. Colour is to be used sparingly, almost in a monochromatic manner. Texture is now seen as heavy build up of modelling paste with glimpses of the underpainting. The intention is to introduce unto the canvas new material which will complement the paint.

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